Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for pulmonary infarct includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.
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Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Pulmonary Infarct
Use ICD-10 code I26.99 for other pulmonary embolism without acute cor pulmonale, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.
Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis
Long-term (current) use of anticoagulants
Use with chronic pulmonary embolism to indicate anticoagulation therapy.
The ICD-10 code for pulmonary infarct is typically I26.99, which covers other pulmonary embolism without acute cor pulmonale.
Chronic pulmonary embolism is coded as I27.82, and it requires documentation of long-term anticoagulation therapy.